Jim Jordan Faces Tough Questions Amid Ohio State Abuse Scandal – What Does This Mean for Accountability?
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan was deposed under oath in a federal lawsuit over decades-old sexual abuse at Ohio State University, raising critical questions on institutional accountability and political responsibility.
The long shadow cast by decades of unchecked abuse at Ohio State University has finally reached the halls of Congress, as Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan found himself under oath this month in a federal lawsuit tied to one of the most egregious scandals in collegiate sports history.
From 1978 to 1998, Dr. Richard Strauss allegedly preyed upon hundreds of student-athletes, exploiting his position as the university’s team doctor with horrific consequences. Now, surviving athletes are demanding answers from those who may have turned a blind eye — including Jordan, who was assistant wrestling coach during part of Strauss’ tenure.
How Long Will Washington Shield Its Own?
The question at the heart of this deposition is not just about what Jim Jordan knew and when, but about a broader failure in leadership and accountability that enabled abuse to fester unchecked for decades. The congressman denies any knowledge or cover-up, yet many former wrestlers insist otherwise. This contradiction exposes a disturbing pattern: powerful institutions shielding insiders rather than protecting vulnerable Americans.
Ohio State’s delayed response and the ongoing litigation reveal how bureaucratic inertia and institutional self-preservation often come at the expense of justice and freedom from harm. For American families watching this unfold, it begs the question: How often does government or elite institutions prioritize their image over citizens’ safety?
American Values Demand Accountability Over Silence
This case is more than just a legal battle; it is a test of our nation’s commitment to national sovereignty—not just against foreign threats—but against domestic abuses perpetrated by trusted officials. When individuals entrusted with responsibility fail to act, they undermine our shared values of liberty and protection.
Congressional leaders like Jordan are supposed to exemplify these principles through integrity and courage. Yet when allegations arise implicating them or their oversight lapses, the public deserves transparent answers—not evasions cloaked in political rhetoric.
The America First movement calls for restoring trust by holding leaders accountable irrespective of party lines or status quo interests that enable cover-ups. True strength comes from confronting uncomfortable truths openly and ensuring no American—especially children—suffers in silence under our watch.
As this lawsuit proceeds with depositions continuing—including officials like former Athletic Director Andy Geiger—the nation must remain vigilant about demanding systemic reforms so that such abuses never happen again on American soil or institutions.